The Midlands Aerospace Alliance brought a record number of companies to the Farnborough International Airshow 2010. Business was brisk on the MAA stand.

Five MAA members were part of a small group that met with Business Secretary Vince Cable to discuss issues facing the UK aerospace industry. Exhibitor Paul Fabrications signed a significant new business agreement to supply Meggitt.

Tekdata Interconnections Ltd officially opened its new building on 8 July 2010.

The new building will be crucial in helping Tekdata deliver a wide range of products and cable assemblies which include aero control systems, large numbers of military communications systems, harnesses for advanced missiles, military specification IT racks, harnesses and related equipment for spacecraft, and satellite land systems.

Moog Inc. and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have signed a letter of intent to develop the high lift system for the C919. COMAC has forecast a global market for more than 2,000 C919 aircraft over the 20 years following entry into service, planned for 2016.

A significant part of the work is likely to take place at Moog's Wolverhampton facilities in the Midlands.

The Watchkeeper unmanned air system (UAS) development by Thales UK completed a successful 20-minute maiden UK flight in April. It is seen as the first milestone in a long-term programme to demonstrate the system’s capabilities and adherence to robust safety and airworthiness criteria. Watchkeeper integration takes place at Thales in Leicester.

Birmingham-based Bromford Holdings has acquired the trade and certain assets of Leicester’s H Beesley from administrator KPMG. The acquired business will trade as Bromford Technologies Leicester. Its fabrication and precision machining business complements the existing Bromford businesses. It also shares many aerospace and other customers with Bromford.

About the MAA

The Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) was set up in 2003 and now has 300 members. The MAA board includes senior managers from Meggitt, Moog Aircraft Group, Rolls-Royce and UTC Aerospace Systems as well as elected supply chain representatives and key regional partner bodies. The Chairman, elected in 2017, is David Danger, Managing Director, UTC Aerospace Systems - Marston Aerospace and the Vice Chairman is Peter Smith, Chief Executive and Chairman of Nasmyth Group Ltd.

Members directory

The MAA member capability directory will help you identify world-class Midlands partners and suppliers for your aerospace programmes and projects -- available for on-line search and as a downloadable document published each summer.

Become a member

As a member of the MAA you will be joining a unique organisation that supports companies in the Midlands to develop new aerospace technologies, improve their competitive performance and win new business. Companies outside the Midlands are welcome to join the MAA as associate members.